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Computational Methods

POL40300Elective Area in Methods6 ECTSEnglishwinter semesterDepartment Governance
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What it is about

You will learn the fundamentals of computational methods for analyzing large data sets in the social sciences. In the end you will be able to evaluate central methods, plan simple computational social science projects yourself, and collect, process, analyze, and report political data computergestützt.

What you will be able to do

  • Foundations of theoretical concepts and methods of Computational Political Science
  • Know the strengths and weaknesses of various computational methods
  • Critically understand and assess methods
  • Design simple research projects with computational methods
  • Politically science data computationally collect, analyze and report

What the module consists of

  • Lecture (Computational Methods, 2 SWS)Providing basic knowledge through lectures and slides
  • Tutorial (2 SWS)Discussion and application of lecture content in a small group; preparation for the exam

Teaching method

  • LectureConveying fundamental content and concepts
  • TutorialDeepening, joint application and preparation for the examination performance
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